Volkswagen ID.3: Wheels, tyres. axle align. Instructions on using the guide

Volkswagen ID.3 (E11, E12) 2020-2024 Service Manual / Running gear / Wheels and Tyres Guide – General Information / Wheels, tyres. axle align. Instructions on using the guide

Wheels and Tyres Guide – General Information
Wheels and Tyres Guide - Vehicle-specific section
General information
Determining the required tyre package via PR number
Determining the required tyre package via version key in the vehicle registration certificate part 1
Vehicle registration certificate part 1
What are NEDC, WLTP and RDE?
What are the differences between WLTP and RDE?
Since when are WLTP and RDE valid?
Definition of tyre package
Explanations regarding world regions

Wheels and Tyres Guide – General Information

The Wheels and Tyres Guide - General Information contains information on the following subjects:

♦ Prerequisites for retrofitting

♦ Installation instructions/notes on wheels, tyres, temporary spare wheels and snow chains

♦ Fault finding; possible sources of faults

Wheels and Tyres Guide - Vehicle-specific section

The Wheels and Tyres Guide - vehicle-specific section contains information on the following subjects:

♦ Retrofitting options approved by manufacturer

♦ Wheel allocation with genuine Volkswagen wheels

♦ Recommended tyre makes

General information

Volkswagen vehicles are built according to the latest findings in safety engineering. To keep it that way, we recommend the use of only genuine Volkswagen spare parts. These can be recognised by the VW Audi logo and by the part number. It has been established that these parts are reliable, safe and suitable.

Despite constant appraisal of the market, we cannot assess other products on these points, even when in isolated cases they have been passed by official inspectors or have been granted official approval. Therefore, we cannot, of course, assume any liability if these products are installed.

Note

♦ The products from Volkswagen Genuine Parts and Volkswagen Genuine Accessories may differ in fitting requirements, torque specifications and so on.

♦ Observe specified torques for wheel bolts.

♦ Observe assembly and operating instructions.

The wheel/tyre combinations and conversions listed in the vehicle tables refer exclusively to Volkswagen Genuine wheels. Approval of wheel/tyre combinations or conversions involving wheels from the accessories trade is not possible with the enclosed expert opinion.

Notes regarding the recommended tyres

♦ Tyres are one of the most important elements in motor vehicle construction and have a major influence on road safety. Therefore, they must fulfil numerous conditions which are specified for tyre manufacturers in the DIN (German industrial standards) and the directives of the German rubber industry e. V. (W.d.K.). In addition, comprehensive testing is carried out at Volkswagen before tyres are approved for initial fitting on our vehicles.

♦ The overview of the allocation of the recommended tyres contains all tyre makes and tread patterns that are fitted to Volkswagen vehicles ex-factory, at the time of publication of this information.

♦ These tyre makes and tread patterns meet the aforementioned demands. We therefore recommend the tyres/tread types listed in this guide are chosen as replacements.

♦ Bear in mind the special aspects that need to be taken into account in the case of tyres with emergency running properties → Chapter.

♦ The sizes of the winter tyres listed in the table are the most sensible from the handling and economic aspects. In general, all other wheel-and-tyre combinations listed in the COC paper (EEC Certificate of Conformity) and/or in part I of the registration certificate may also be used as M&S tyres.

Determining the required tyre package via PR number

There are two ways to determine which tyre package a vehicle requires:

1 - Via the PR number of the PR number family KRR → Anchor

2 - Via the version key in the vehicle registration certificate part 1 → Chapter

The PR number can be obtained in the vehicle data section in ELSA -arrow-.

The tyre package can be found in the PR number family “KRR”. It provides the PR number including the tyre package.

In this example the vehicle is equipped with the tyre package A61.

Determining the required tyre package via version key in the vehicle registration certificate part 1

There are two ways to determine which tyre package a vehicle requires:

1 - Via the PR number of the PR number family KRR → Chapter

2 - Via the version key in the vehicle registration certificate part 1 → Anchor

Procedure

♦ Look for type approval number in section K of vehicle registration certificate part 1

♦ Identifying version key in section D2 of vehicle registration certificate part 1

♦ Determine capacity and output

♦ Select tyre package via version key (D2), e. g. package 61 → Rep. gr.44; Version key (D2)

♦ Select permissible wheel and tyre combination → Rep. gr.44; Wheel and tyre combinations depending on tyre package

D.2 - Comprises the model key and the version key

K - Comprises the type approval number

P.1 - Capacity in cm3

P.2 - Rated output in kW

Example:

D.2 - FM6 FM6AJ018 7MM 61

K - e13*2007/46*1845*01

P.1 - 1,984 cm3

P.2 - 140 kW

Vehicle registration certificate part 1

Procedure

1 - Look for type approval number in section K of vehicle registration certificate part 1 or part 2

2 - Search for displacement under “P1” from nominal power under “P2” from registration certificate part 1.

3 - Use type approval number to select appropriate chapter “Permissible wheel and tyre combinations” from Wheels and Tyres Guide → Rep. gr.44; Wheel and tyre combinations

4 - Search for relevant wheel and tyre combinations. Depending on the equipment, “Identify version key (D2)” may be necessary when doing this.

5 - If necessary, use type approval number to search for corresponding chapter “Identify version key (D2)” from Wheels and Tyres Guide. → Rep. gr.44; Version key (D2)

6 - Search for relevant wheel and tyre combinations for the vehicle.

D.2 - Comprises the model key and the version key

K - Comprises the type approval number

P.1 - Capacity in cm3

P.2 - Rated output in kW

Example:

D.2 - FD7 FD7GC002 N 4BF M ML 1A VR2 A

K - e1*2007/46*2014*01

P.1 - 1,984 cm3

P.2 - 140 kW

What are NEDC, WLTP and RDE?

The New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) is a test rig measurement procedure which had been used throughout Europe since 1992 to assess the emission levels and fuel economy in passenger cars and light commercial vehicles.

Meanwhile, the NEDC was replaced by the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure WLTP. The new procedure is intended to reflect the consumption of a vehicle more realistically and is based on a modified test cycle with stricter test specifications.

In addition to WLTP, emissions in Europe are to be determined according to the RDE test procedure ("Real Driving Emissions") by taking measurements in ongoing road traffic.

What are the differences between WLTP and RDE?

While the vehicle is driven for 30 minutes on a roller dynamometer under standardized conditions during WLTP, the RDE test takes place on open roads. For RDE measurement, the route must include three segments: urban, rural and motorway, with respective shares of one third. The RDE test must last from 90 to a maximum of 120 minutes.

Since when are WLTP and RDE valid?

Since September 2017, the transition to WLTP and RDE has been carried out successively. As of September 2018, the WLTP test procedure is mandatory for all newly registered vehicles, as is the limitation of the number of particles (PN) as per the RDE test. From September 2019, an RDE limit value for nitrogen oxides (NOx) will also be mandatory for all new registrations.

Definition of tyre package

For a higher energy-efficiency and safety and to better protect the environment Volkswagen has developed special tyre packages which have been composed for each particular vehicle type taking the respective engine type into account.

In order to guarantee a high-performance product for the end customer and to comply with country-specific tax regulations, the tyre package has been designed in such a way that CO2 emissions are reduced according the specifications of the European Union.

For additional information on CO2 emissions and the rolling resistance, refer to → Rep. gr.44; EU tyre label; EU tyre label, categories; EU tyre label, categories, rolling resistance.

There are two ways to determine which tyre package a vehicle requires:

1 - Via the PR number of the PR number family KRR → Chapter

2 - Via the version key in the vehicle registration certificate part 1 → Chapter

Explanations regarding world regions

The countries belonging to world regions are listed below.

World regionsCountries in the world regionsAGCC (Arab Gulf Cooperation Council)Bahrain Qatar Kuwait Oman Saudi Arabia United Arab EmiratesEuropeBelgium Germany France Spain Portugal Italy Austria Switzerland Netherlands Luxembourg Poland Czech Republic Romania Slovakia Hungary Slovenia Croatia United KingdomNorth AmericaUSA CanadaScandinaviaDenmark Finland Sweden NorwaySouth AmericaArgentina Brazil Bolivia Chile Ecuador Columbia Paraguay Peru Uruguay Venezuela